Updated 11:10 am, Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Here's a copy of the 5 Point's menu from 1929. (Seattle Public Library)

Here's a copy of the 5 Point's menu from 1929. (Seattle Public Library)

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Here's the Mecca Cafe in 2008. (Google Street View)

Here's the Mecca Cafe in 2008. (Google Street View)

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Here's what the Mecca's menu looked like in 1929. (Seattle Public Library)

Here's what the Mecca's menu looked like in 1929. (Seattle Public Library)

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Clark's Round the Clock at Olive Way and Terry Avenue, shown here in 1938, was a popular hangout for Seattle college students including John and Ed O'Brien who would go there with basketball teammates after big games. Clark's, owned by Walter Clark, has been closed for years and this building was demolished. (seattlepi.com file) less

Clark's Round the Clock at Olive Way and Terry Avenue, shown here in 1938, was a popular hangout for Seattle college students including John and Ed O'Brien who would go there with basketball teammates after big ... more

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This is what the inside of Clark's on Fifth Avenue looked like in 1939. (seattlepi.com file)

This is what the inside of Clark's on Fifth Avenue looked like in 1939. (seattlepi.com file)

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Here is part oif an early bar menu for Clark's Crane Cafe. (Seattle Public Library)

Here is part oif an early bar menu for Clark's Crane Cafe. (Seattle Public Library)

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When Paul McCartney and The Beatles came to Seattle in the summer of 1964 they stayed at the Edgewater Inn. (Courtesy Ann Wright)

When Paul McCartney and The Beatles came to Seattle in the summer of 1964 they stayed at the Edgewater Inn. (Courtesy Ann Wright)

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This was the Thanksgiving menue the following November. (Seattle Public Library)

This was the Thanksgiving menue the following November. (Seattle Public Library)

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This was the Executive Suite at Canlis in 1958. (seattlepi.com file)

This was the Executive Suite at Canlis in 1958. (seattlepi.com file)

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Here's a photo of the Canlin dining room in the 1980s. (Seattle Public Library)

Here's a photo of the Canlin dining room in the 1980s. (Seattle Public Library)

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This is part of Canlis' first menu from 1950. In 2010, the celebrated Seattle restaurant did a menu search around Seattle and people who found the menus were able to eat there for 1950s prices. (Seattle Public Library) less

This is part of Canlis' first menu from 1950. In 2010, the celebrated Seattle restaurant did a menu search around Seattle and people who found the menus were able to eat there for 1950s prices. (Seattle Public ... more

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The 4th Avenue Drive-In, shown here on an early menu, was three blocks south of King Street. (Seattle Public Library)

The 4th Avenue Drive-In, shown here on an early menu, was three blocks south of King Street. (Seattle Public Library)

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Ice Cream was popular at the 4th Avenue Drive-In. (Seattle Public Library)

Ice Cream was popular at the 4th Avenue Drive-In. (Seattle Public Library)

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So was the beach dinner - for only .55 cents. (Seattle Public Library)

So was the beach dinner - for only .55 cents. (Seattle Public Library)

This is what the menu at Don's was like in 1939. (Seattle Public Library)

This is what the menu at Don's was like in 1939. (Seattle Public Library)

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What's now Buckley's in lower Queen Anne was once home to Duke's. (Google Maps)

What's now Buckley's in lower Queen Anne was once home to Duke's. (Google Maps)

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When Duke's was on lower Queen Anne, the sidewalk was painted blue and white. The city objected and made Duke's remove the paint in October 1986. (seattlepi.com file)

When Duke's was on lower Queen Anne, the sidewalk was painted blue and white. The city objected and made Duke's remove the paint in October 1986. (seattlepi.com file)

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This undated Duke's menu from the lower Queen Anne location lists the appetizers. (Seattle Public Library)

This undated Duke's menu from the lower Queen Anne location lists the appetizers. (Seattle Public Library)

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Here's the Duke's dessert list. (Seattle Public Library)

Here's the Duke's dessert list. (Seattle Public Library)

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Long before Northgate was remodeled, there was a Farrel's restaurant where the food court is now. This picture is from 1974. (seattlepi.com)

Long before Northgate was remodeled, there was a Farrel's restaurant where the food court is now. This picture is from 1974. (seattlepi.com)

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The Hot Volcano Party was an option at Farrel's in 1975. (Seattle Public Library)

The Hot Volcano Party was an option at Farrel's in 1975. (Seattle Public Library)

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So was the Police Force Party. (Seattle Public Library)

So was the Police Force Party. (Seattle Public Library)

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The building at 315 First Ave. W. has had many names including the Skybox Sports Lounge, the notorious Mr. Lucky's and here in 2008 as the Mainstage comedy and music club. But when the Sonics were big in the Seattle Center Coliseum, the building was home to Chicago's. (Google Street View) less

The building at 315 First Ave. W. has had many names including the Skybox Sports Lounge, the notorious Mr. Lucky's and here in 2008 as the Mainstage comedy and music club. But when the Sonics were big in the ... more

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This is an undated menu for Chicago's across from what's now KeyArena. (Seattle Public Library)

This is an undated menu for Chicago's across from what's now KeyArena. (Seattle Public Library)

Green Lake Jake's was also the only place in town that sold Green River soda. (Seattle Public Library)

Green Lake Jake's was also the only place in town that sold Green River soda. (Seattle Public Library)

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Andy's Diner was first opened in 1949 by Andy Nagy. The restaurant on Fourth Avenue South, which closed in 2008, had one of the rail cars that President Franklin Roosevelt traveled in during his 1944 re-election campaign. (seattlepi.com file) less

Andy's Diner was first opened in 1949 by Andy Nagy. The restaurant on Fourth Avenue South, which closed in 2008, had one of the rail cars that President Franklin Roosevelt traveled in during his 1944 ... more

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This is part of the menu for Andy's. (Seattle Public Library)

This is part of the menu for Andy's. (Seattle Public Library)

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Andy's Sirloin Club Steak was popular. (Seattle Public Library)

Andy's Sirloin Club Steak was popular. (Seattle Public Library)

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Despite what it looks like, Andys waitresses were picketing to advertise the good benefits theyd received for 25 years. This picture was taken in 1974, according to P-I archive notes. (seattlepi.com file)

Despite what it looks like, Andys waitresses were picketing to advertise the good benefits theyd received for 25 years. This picture was taken in 1974, according to P-I archive notes. (seattlepi.com file)

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The back of Andy's menu taught patrons about train signals. (Seattle Public Library)

The back of Andy's menu taught patrons about train signals. (Seattle Public Library)

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Benihana, at Fifth Avenue and University Street, is known for their table-side service. (Google Street View)

Benihana, at Fifth Avenue and University Street, is known for their table-side service. (Google Street View)

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Here's part of Benihana's Seattle menu from 1978. (seattlepi.com file)

Here's part of Benihana's Seattle menu from 1978. (seattlepi.com file)

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This is the second location of The Dog House, Seventh Avenue and Bell Street. The picture was taken in January. 1994, the month the beloved Seattle greasy spoon closed its 24-hour operation for good. (seattlepi.com file) less

This is the second location of The Dog House, Seventh Avenue and Bell Street. The picture was taken in January. 1994, the month the beloved Seattle greasy spoon closed its 24-hour operation for good. ... more

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Every good Seattleite knows all roads lead to The Dog House. (Seattle Public Library)

Every good Seattleite knows all roads lead to The Dog House. (Seattle Public Library)

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This is part of The Dog House's menu from the month it closed, January 1994. I's final hour was broadcast on KCTS/9. (Seattle Public Library)

This is part of The Dog House's menu from the month it closed, January 1994. I's final hour was broadcast on KCTS/9. (Seattle Public Library)

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Can you imagine the Bite of Seattle at Green Lake? It was in the early years. This is a handout from 1983. (Seattle Public Library)

Can you imagine the Bite of Seattle at Green Lake? It was in the early years. This is a handout from 1983. (Seattle Public Library)

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Most of the restaurants that were at the Bite in 1983 are no longer around. (Seattle Public Library)

Most of the restaurants that were at the Bite in 1983 are no longer around. (Seattle Public Library)

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El Gaucho has received rave reviews in Seattle for decades. (Google Street View)

El Gaucho has received rave reviews in Seattle for decades. (Google Street View)

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Here is one of El Gaugho's early menus. (Seattle Public Library)

Here is one of El Gaugho's early menus. (Seattle Public Library)

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The Elk's Lodge at Northeast 145th Street and Bothell Way Northeast, just across the street from the North Seattle line, was especially popular in the 1960s. (Department of Assessments)

The Elk's Lodge at Northeast 145th Street and Bothell Way Northeast, just across the street from the North Seattle line, was especially popular in the 1960s. (Department of Assessments)

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The lodge opened in 1964 and in that decade tenderloin steaks were $3. (Seattle Public Library)

The lodge opened in 1964 and in that decade tenderloin steaks were $3. (Seattle Public Library)

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Tom Douglas' coconut cream pie has been on the Dahlia Louge menu for more than two decades. (Seattle Public Library)

Tom Douglas' coconut cream pie has been on the Dahlia Louge menu for more than two decades. (Seattle Public Library)

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Remember Burgerworks near Gas Work's Park? (Seattle Public Library)

Remember Burgerworks near Gas Work's Park? (Seattle Public Library)

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These prices for Drake's aren't in dollars ...

These prices for Drake's aren't in dollars ...

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This Drake's Restaurant menu is from March 11, 1910. (Seattle Public Library)

This Drake's Restaurant menu is from March 11, 1910. (Seattle Public Library)

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When you could get steak for $2.50 in Seattle

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Imagine a steak for $2.50.

Too expensive? Well, the 5 Point would sell you one for 50 cents in 1929.

Or, think about the stewed tripe, which frankly would be too expensive at any price.

If you spin through these menus from Seattle's past, check out the prices. Imagine a "beach dinner" for a mere 55 cents. Even Canlis would sell you a bowl of onion soup for 60 cents

And check out the offerings. Cottage cheese and pineapple was once a thing. A very big thing.

At Frederick & Nelson you could get a Frango milkshake. And that sounds so much better than the tripe.

If you needed a little jolt, then you could get a "Western" beer for a quarter at Clark's Crane Cafe. The snobs spent a nickle more for an "Eastern" beer.